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Holiday Stroll on the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

No holiday trip to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village is complete until you’ve immersed yourself in the night-time charms of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge all lit up for the holidays. It takes hundreds of volunteer manhours to create the holiday look for the gardens on this historic bridge. Take in the beauty, the quiet serenity of the lake and the mountains, and enjoy this gorgeous work of art in motion all month long. It’s free, open to the public, and the perfect holiday activity either before or after dinner in the Gorge!

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Japanese Traditions Experiences

Jan 1st … Kakizome (in Japanese “first writing”) is a traditional Japanese calligraphy written at the beginning of the year. Karuta Card matching game in Hiragana (Japanese ABC). All materials are prepared. Please ask staff if you would like to try. For Kakizome, if you would like to place your Kakizome to frame, our neighbor “BLACKBIRD FRAME & ART” gives you special discount as a new year gift “Otoshidama” Please ask staff more detail.

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Ring in 2019

Ring in 2019
New Years Count down at 8pm with Ticket Blast!

Georges’ Dance Party 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Admission only $5 per person – music & dancing, games & prizes!

$20.19 per person – Unlimited Video Games & Attractions + Admission to George’s Dance Party
1/2 Price Jumping
Buy 1 Get 1 Free S’mores or Oreo Blaster

(video game play is not valid on ticket/prize games. Valid day of purchase only. Socks not included. Valid 12.31.2018 only.)

  • December, 30
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First Day Hike

Start the New Year with some fresh air!  This hike includes the 80 ft. High Shoals waterfall.  This moderate 2.75 mile hike will last approximately 1.5 hours.  Please bring water, appropriate clothing and footwear.  Please call the park office for more information. Start Location: Jacob Fork Parking Area.

  • December, 30
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New Years Eve Party for Kids

2 New Years Eve Parties in One Day!

First Party:
Children’s New Year’s Eve 2020 Celebration
Tuesday December 31st, 2018
1-4pm

Roller Skating
Inflatables
Countdown
Balloon Drop
Hats & Horns
Games & Prizes

$8 per person
everyone pays
except under 2 free

Second Party:
New Years Eve 2020
8pm-1am

Countdown
Balloon Drop With $1000 Cash & prizes
Hats & Horns
Unlimited Pizza/Drink at 11
Toast and sparkling cider at midnight!
Roller Skating
Dancing
Games

$20 Advanced Tickets
$25 at the door

  • December, 30
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First Day Hike on the Lower Profile Trail

10:00am-12:00pm AND 2:00pm-4:00pm

Get 2019 off to a great start with a ranger-led hike on the Profile Trail! Join Ranger Musumarra for an approximately 3 mile round trip hike on the lower profile trail. This section of the trail is considered to be of moderate difficulty. Bring any water and snacks you may need and dress appropriately for the weather. Please wear closed-toe shoes, preferably hiking boots.
All ages welcome, but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please, no pets. 
Meet at the Profile Trail parking area at 10:00am.

 

  • December, 29
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First Day Hike

Join Park Rangers Alyssa Coburn and Neal Wilcox for a casual hike from the park visitor center to the Bearwallow Overlook and then down to the Upper Bearwallow Falls observation deck. This moderate, 2-mile hike is great for the whole family. Hikers will get to see several great views, a waterfall, as well as the park’s LEED-certified Visitor Center. The walk will start at 10 a.m. from the Visitor Center Fireplace, where hot cocoa will be available compliments of Friends of Gorges!  Please be prepared with proper hiking shoes, water and dressed for the weather.

Hike Length and Difficulty:
Two Miles, Moderate
Date of Event:
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 – 10:00am to 12:00pm
Start Location:
Gorges State Park Visitor Center
  • December, 29
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Tour a Chocolate Factory (see tour schedule)

French Broad Chocolates offers tours at “their beautiful, giant, incredible, chocolate-wonderland factory on Riverside Drive in the RAMP Studios EVERY DAY! Learn about cacao, how we process from bean to bar, and how we get all those bonbons into the cutest lil shapes.” Book a tour by calling 828-348-5169, or emailing them at tours@frenchbroadchocolates.com

TOUR SCHEDULE:

EVERY DAY: 2:00pm and 4:00pm: 30 minute tour for $6 per person

EVERY DAY: 1:00pm through 6:00pm, every half hour 15 minute walkthrough (except 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) for $3 per person

SATURDAY: 10:00am and 11:30am: 1 hour tour for $12 per person

SUNDAY: 11:30am: 1 hour tour for $12 per person

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